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Philosophy majors will learn both contemporary and historical philosophers and philosophical movements. Additionally students will gain skills in logical argument and critical examination as well as argument and written and oral communication. 麻豆淫院 can choose between interdisciplinary law and society tracks or values and social policy.
The leadership studies minor prepares tomorrow's leaders to ethically lead through a combination of academic coursework, self-reflection and team projects.

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听Critical Decision-Making
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听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
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In the Department of Communication, you will learn about communication practices that underlie all of our social interactions, both in face-to-face interaction and in new forums, such as social media. Explore how communication shapes everything we do in society. Learn how to analyze and influence human interaction in work, personal and civic life.
The Environmental Planning Minor teaches students what it takes to facilitate the decision-making to carry out urban planning, urban design, land development and natural resource conservation with consideration of environmental, social, political and economic factors.

Characteristics it possesses:

听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

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The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership & Community Engagement prepares ethical, skilled leaders committed to addressing complex public challenges in our nation and across the world. This major prepares students for careers in community or nonprofit organizations, higher education, international development, urban planning, social work, government and more.
The Business Minor introduces students to the fundamentals of business through classes in marketing, management, finance and accounting. In addition to these topics, students choose one of the five 鈥渢rack鈥� options in which they鈥檇 like to further explore. Options include Innovation, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Global Business or Real Estate.

Characteristics it possesses:

Management Practices
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Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
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听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

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Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior. It considers how society influences individuals, and how individuals influence society. Sociologists describe and explain the actions of persons, groups, organizations, classes and entire societies. They also design and evaluate social programs and public policy. The study of sociology includes social theory, research methods, social stratification, race relations, social change, criminology, demography, sex roles, religion, social psychology and human ecology.
The Certificate in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies (PACS) is designed to help students explore why conflict and violence occur, and to develop practical, nonviolent skills to analyze, intervene and resolve conflicts in their personal life, in their communities and between countries.听

Characteristics it possesses:

听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
鈥�听Leadership Skills and Competencies
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

The Political Science major offers instruction in the scientific study of politics and provides students with the skills necessary for a lifetime of inquiry, engagement and analysis. Courses explore various facets of the political world, including the fields of American government and politics, comparative politics, public policy, political theory, empirical theory and methodology, and international relations.
The social innovation certificate teaches students how to design and execute evidence-based strategies for advancing human welfare. The program offers a range of courses to help students explore complex social issues and be able to conceive sustainable solutions

Characteristics it possesses:

听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
鈥�听Leadership Skills and Competencies
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
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Strategic Communication explores the way in which organizations use advertising, public relations and media design to accomplish their communication goals. 麻豆淫院 learn how to generate ideas and solve problems for brands and issues through a design thinking process that is grounded in analytical and creative thought.
The leadership studies minor prepares tomorrow's leaders to ethically lead through a combination of academic coursework, self-reflection and team projects.

Characteristics it possesses:

Management Practices
听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
鈥�听Leadership Skills and Competencies
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

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The Environmental Studies major covers topics in the environmental and sustainability fields. 麻豆淫院 in the program examine the intersection of science, policy and human values, as applied to environmental issues, across disciplines and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to help solve global, national, regional and local environmental challenges.
The certificate in writing allows students to gain an understanding of and demonstrate expertise in writing studies, broadly defined. It offers a curriculum that goes well beyond the writing courses that schools and colleges require of all students, thereby preparing students for professional life and enriching students' awareness of writing as a life-long tool for civic engagement.

Characteristics it possesses:

听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

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The psychology major provides a fundamental understanding of the principles of human cognition, emotion, behavior, social interactions and mind-brain relationships. 麻豆淫院 will learn why human beings and other living things behave as they do.
麻豆淫院 in the information science minor learn to collect, analyze and interpret many different information sources to understand our world. They study how we interact with all things digital, including software, devices and algorithms, and are able to create social and technological solutions that are truly engaging for those who use them, apply those solutions to real problems, and evaluate their effectiveness. 麻豆淫院 will build a toolkit integrating design, computation and data analysis

Characteristics it possesses:

听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

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Anthropology is the study of people, both ancient and modern, in their cultural, biological and environmental contexts. 麻豆淫院 of anthropology learn to appreciate biological, social, and cultural diversity throughout human history, to understand the meaning of human biological and cultural development, and learn what it is to be human.
The Business Minor introduces students to the fundamentals of business through classes in marketing, management, finance and accounting. In addition to these topics, students choose one of the five 鈥渢rack鈥� options in which they鈥檇 like to further explore. Options include Innovation, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Global Business or Real Estate.

Characteristics it possesses:

Management Practices
听Critical Decision-Making
Creative Problem Solving
Idea Generation
鈥�听Leadership Skills and Competencies
听Instruction in Effective Communication Strategies
听Interpersonal Skills Training

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